Quote: he finally asked me what was bothering me and I told him. He apologized and asked that we didn't fall into the same trap as before, so I let it go, happy for an apology.
Am I the only one that see's a positive here????
HE (not you) asked that the two of you don't fall into the same trap as before.
To my eyes, that means he CARES. He LIKES where the M is going, and doesn't want to see it backslide. He apologized....hell, you two had open communication, and a potential problem seems like it was nipped in the bud.
You are doing great, Jackie. Keep fighting the good fight!